Technical Dispute Review Board – April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Agenda
Minutes

1. Call to order
a. Member roll call
b. Introductions of virtual attendees

2. Approval of the January 9, 2026, minutes

3. Approval of the order of the agenda

4. Project teams discussions
a. Current work progress status
b. Project updates
c. Other

5. Administrative topics
a. Next in-person meeting date (July)

b. Other

6. Adjournment

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A virtual regular quarterly meeting of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority/Red River Valley Alliance Technical Dispute Review Board (TDRB) was held on April 30, 2026. The following members were present: Joseph Allegro, Randy Hafer and Chris Kane.

Member(s) absent: no members were absent.

Others present: Aurielo Rodriguez, RRVA; Kevin Russell, ASN; Chris Caparalli, RRVA legal counsel; Luke Chenery, RRVA; John Shockley, MFDA legal counsel; Howard Swanson MFDA representative; Kris Bakkegard, MFDA engineering director; Maria Sanchez, RRVA, and Dawn Lindblom, MFDA recording secretary.

Meeting notice was posted on the entrance door of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority building as well as the meeting room in which the meeting was held.

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Allegro called the meeting to order at 9:33 AM. TDRB members acknowledged their presence, and a quorum was present. Others in attendance also introduced themselves.

 

2. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 9, 2026, MINUTES

MOTION PASSED

Mr. Kane moved to approve the January 9, 2026, minutes and Mr. Hafer seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

 

3. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA

MOTION PASSED

Mr. Hafer moved to approve the order of the agenda as presented and Mr. Kane seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

 

4. PROJECT TEAMS DISCUSSIONS

a. Current Work Progress Status

Mr. Shockley reported on the progress that has been achieved since the January 2026 meeting.

Ongoing work activities

Diversion Channel (14 Reaches)

  • Work has progressed on the Diversion Channel and is approximately 84% Complete

Diversion Channel (14 Reaches)

  • Work has progressed on the Diversion Channel and is approximately 84% Complete

Roadway Bridges (16 Bridges)

  • Work has progressed on the Roadway Bridges and is approximately 84% Complete
  • Thirteen (13) Bridges are complete and open to traffic (CR 4/31, CR 81, I-29 NB & SB, CR 32, CR 22,

CR 20, CR10, I-94 WB & EB, 38th St, 32nd Ave, CR 16/17 (temporary condition)

BNSF Bridges (3 Bridges)

  • The BNSF Bridges are complete and open to train traffic

Maple River and Sheyenne River Aqueducts

  • The combined Work has progressed on the Aqueducts and is approximately 75% Complete

Hydraulic Structures (Drain Inlets etc.)

  • Work has progressed on the Hydraulic Structures and is approximately 93% Complete

Utilities

  • Work has progressed on the Utilities and is approximately 98% Complete

Authority Administration Building (AAB)

  • Work has progressed on the AAB and is approximately 51% Complete

Schedule Status

Project Substantial Completion

  • Scheduled for October 2026

Project Final Completion

  • Scheduled for March 2027

Mr. Shockley also reported on the Safety, Quality, Payment and Review aspects of the project. A drone video was viewed which highlighted the progress as of April 2026.

 

5. ADMINISTRATIVE

a. Next Meeting

The next meeting will be in-person at the MFDA office in Fargo on July 7, 2026. Diversion Authority staff and RRVA will coordinate a tour of the Project.

b. Other

Mr. Allegro inquired if there are any pending claims and Mr. Shockley reported that there are no pending claims and noted that the TDRB will be in place through the concession period, including O&M.

 

6. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.