Minnesota Record
Moorhead
ApprovedConditional Use

1st Ave N Underpass Flood Mitigation Project Floodwall

Description

The city requested a conditional use permit to build a sheet pile floodwall with excavation and fill in the floodway and flood fringe. The commission recommended approval with four conditions; the City Council makes the final decision.

Impact summary

Flood protection infrastructure near the underpass project, with only temporary park closures during construction and permanent removal of some trees east of the floodwall.

Applicant

Name
City of Moorhead

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Adjustment

Approved7–0, unanimous

Last discussed May 4, 2026.

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