Technical Dispute Review Board – January 9, 2026

A virtual regular quarterly meeting of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority/Red River Valley Alliance Technical Dispute Review Board (TDRB) was held on January 9, 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 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 9:32 AM. TDRB members acknowledged their presence, and a quorum was present.

2. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, MINUTES

MOTION PASSED

Mr. Allegro moved to approve the September 23, 2025, minutes and Mr. Hafer seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

3. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA

MOTION PASSED

Mr. Allegro 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 DISCUSSION

a. Current Work Progress Status

Mr. Shockley shared the 30-to-60-day progress map and provided an update of the progress that has been achieved since the September 2025 meeting. This map is updated monthly and included in the MFDA board packets. Mr. Shockley stated that he will ask the Jacobs team to include the monthly board packets on the TDRB SharePoint site.

 b. Project Updates

Mr. Rodriguez provided an update on the BNSF KO progress. He reported that a damaged girder was received (exposed rebar) and could have been used with minor repairs but BNSF rejected the repairs, and a new girder was ordered. Progress was stalled until the new girder was received and installed.

c. Other

Mr. Allegro inquired on the status of the settlement agreement schedule. Mr. Shockley reported that the Statement of Principles was completed and executed by all parties in December, consent was received by the lenders, and all the pending issues have been resolved.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE

a. Next Meetings

Board members will coordinate with Mr. Swanson regarding their availability for the next virtual meeting in April or May as well as a potential onsite meeting in June or July.

b. Other

Members have expressed issues with receiving current information/updates on SharePoint as well as expiration notices regarding email updates. Mr. Shockley will work with the Jacobs team to schedule an on-line learning session for those who are encountering issues.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Allegro moved to adjourn, and Mr. Kane seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 10:12 AM.