The company in charge of building the new Vikings stadium in Minneapolis is requesting mediation over $15 million in disputed construction costs.
M.A. Mortenson Co. has filed an application for mediation to settle the matter with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, and for the right to proceed with arbitration if mediation is unsuccessful, according to a news release issued by the MSFA.
"These are the dispute resolution procedures specified in the contract, and their use is common if disputes cannot be negotiated to resolution directly between the parties," the MSFA said, adding that "while there has been continuous willingness to discuss these disputed costs, we have not yet been able to reach agreement.