Development News

Stockyards Sold to InterState Partners, LLC

The 29.2 acre Stockyards property was sold to developer Interstate Partners, LLC on December 29, 2006. The developer has demolished the existing structures for the construction of two office/warehouse projects of 316,000 s.f. of a master planned business park. A public improvement project which include sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, lighting and appurtenances has been completed. A new road was also constructed that connects Concord Street to BridgePoint Drive. It is anticipated that 400 people will work in the facilities. Interstate Partners expects constuction to begin in spring 2010.

Ballistic Recovery Systems

Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS), a manufacturer of whole aircraft emergency parachutes for recreational and general aviation aircraft moved into a new facility at the Fleming Field Airport on August 15, 2008. The facility is owned by the HRA and leased to the City of South St. Paul who will sublease it to BRS for 20 years.

Mathias Die Company Business Expansion

Mathias Die Company purchased the HRA property located at 331 Malden Street for future expansion of their business which is located at 391 Malden Street.

Senior Housing Project

Demolition of the Thompson Heights school at 15th and Thompson Avenues has been completed. The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) will be constructing a 60-unit senior housing facility (one and two bedroom units) on the site for individuals 55+. Six single-family lots will be also created within the development.

The CDA will not be taking applications for the new development until the groundbreaking has taken place in 2010. Applications for existing CDA facililties are available at the CDA office located at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan between the hours of 8:00-4:00 p.m.  To request an application by mail, call (651) 675-4440.