St. Paul’s Newest Apartments, Liffey on Snelling
Gaughan Multi-Family has a new apartment complex opening in Spring 2022, Liffey on Snelling.
Located conveniently in St. Paul at HWY 94 and Snelling Ave, Liffey will provide beautiful studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments. Residents will be able to enjoy an array of amenities including cozy fire pits on a courtyard terrace, gas grills, private workstations, pet wash stations, a state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center, heated underground parking, bicycle stations, and more.
Liffey, will be the perfect living space to enjoy sporting events, the Minnesota State Fair, concerts and more St. Paul events. Liffey is a short walking distance to the light rail and bus stops, so that residents can easily access cafes, restaurants, entertainment, and a number of parks including trails without needing a car.
“We are thrilled to offer a project that will provide a smart and balanced lifestyle for our future residents. Live Liffey!” – Dan Hebert, Senior Vice President
Gaughan has a reputation for successfully completing and managing multi-family residential communities throughout the Midwest. Each property is carefully maintained by on-site management and caretakers, with emergency maintenance service and exceptional customer service.
Prospective residents can pre-lease their apartment at Liffey on Snelling as soon as Fall 2021.
Learn more on www.liffeyonsnelling.com.
Shakopee Apartments Development Progressing
The Shakopee Apartments Development in Shakopee, MN is progressing well.
This development consisting of luxury market rate apartments, townhomes, restaurant and retail/fitness is on track to break ground this year.
The Riverside Redevelopment project is intended as a vehicle to revitalize and extend development to the westside of downtown Shakopee. This project seeks to be a catalyst for future development. With 170 units, it will
add a significant number of residents into downtown Shakopee. The project seeks to make connections to the Minnesota River and the downtown core.
The site context is dominated by the presence of the Minnesota River, which has great significance both today and historically. The restaurant will provide residents a convenient opportunity to take in the splendor of the
river and surrounding beauty.
Given the Businesses to the west along 1st Street, the project seeks to become a gateway to the City from the west and will add a significant architectural presence. Its design will emphasize the qualities of elegant and durable materials that speak both to its historic nature
and a revitalized future.
For further details on this exciting addition to Shakopee, contact Dan Hebert.
Gaughan Institute Releases 2020 Schedule
Over the years, Gaughan Association Management has not only recognized the need to ensure their staff is well educated but also the knowledge the Board of Directors and Homeowners need to receive.
The more education provided to the Board and Homeowners, the more efficiently the associations can operate.
Each member of the Board of Directors volunteers their services while taking on significant responsibilities and liabilities. Through our educational sessions, the Boards can become more confident in their decisions. Educated Homeowners also feel secure in their Boards’ leadership.
Gaughan Association Management is excited to release the following schedule of educational sessions for 2020:
Board Basics Insurance: Types of Policies, Market Trends
Presented By: Eric Skarnes, Insurance Warehouse
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Location: Water’s Edge Clubhouse in Hugo
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
HOA Lending Solutions
Presented By: George Toubekis, Pacific Premier Bank (PPBI)
When: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Location: The Tavern Grill in Blaine
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Roundtable Presentations & Discussions
Reserves: Components, Updates and Statutory Requirements
Presented By: Finn Jacobsen, Smith Jadin Johnson
Landscape – Winter Kill/Pet Damage/Grub Control/Chemical Applications
Presented By: Lunseth
Irrigation – Make Every Drop Count: The New Reality of Negligent Irrigation
Presented By: Matt Kuha, Irrigation By Design
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O): Non-Monetary/Personal/Individual Protection
Presented By: Tony Ciro, American Family Insurance
When: Saturday, March 7, 2020
Location: Smith Jadin Johnson Conference Room in Bloomington
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Board Basics: Efficient Board & Annual Meetings
Presented By: Smith Jadin Johnson
When: Wednesday April 22, 2020
Location: Smith Jadin Johnson Conference Room in Bloomington
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Board Basics: Landscape & Snow Removal Contracts
Presented By: Birch, Inc
When: Monday, September 21, 2020
Location: Birch, Inc in Little Canada
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Roundtable Presentations & Discussions
Maintenance Obligations: Limited Common vs Common vs Unit – Who is Responsible?
Presented By: Nancy Polomis, Hellmuth & Johnson
Surplus Funds/Minutes and Conducting Reviews/Audits
Presented By: Michael Mullen, Michael P Mullen CPA|PLLC
Insurance: Crime/Fidelity/Employee Dishonesty
Presented By: Jake Nelson, Wise Insurance Agency
Slip & Fall Liability
Presented By: KC Ahrens, Hellmuth & Johnson
When: Saturday, November 7, 2020
Location: Hellmuth & Johnson in Edina
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Contact us today to register for one or all of the sessions.
We look forward to you joining us!
2019 CORFAC International’s Fall Conference
Gaughan Companies – CORFAC International’s, John Chirhart chaired the 2019 CORFAC International’s Fall Conference Communications Committee meeting in Philadelphia, PA. The conference was held from September 18th through the 21 at the at the prestigious Logan Philadelphia Hotel, on Lincoln Square.
The Communications Committee enhances awareness of the organization and its affiliates through communications, public relations, advertising, thought leadership, branding, video and social media.
Established in 1989, CORFAC International is a network of independently owned commercial real estate brokerage firms. CORFAC currently has offices in 50 U.S. markets, 5 Canadian markets and 18 international markets and is celebrating 30 years of success in business.
Gaughan Companies proudly acknowledges its 50th Anniversary this year, as a premier full service real estate company. Mr. Chirhart has been focused on commercial real estate for the past 20 years and serves on numerous boards and committees within the industry.
Liffey on Snelling: Vital Component in Economic Development
Liffey on Snelling
Major developments are in the forecast for St. Paul’s Snelling Avenue. Excitement has sprung across the Midway neighborhood and not only because of the new Allianz Field. Gaughan’s very own Liffey on Snelling has been generating quite a bit of buzz. Finance & Commerce recently published an article featuring Gaughan’s Senior Vice President Dan Hebert, articulating the communities interest in redevelopment. You can read the article here.
Likewise, the Pioneer Press also released an article mentioning the development of Liffey on Snelling. Check that article out here.
Gaughan Welcomes eCig Market!
We want to congratulate and welcome eCig Market on the opening of their new location in Blaine at the Club West Plaza. This will be eCig Market’s third premier vape shop location.
Their Grand Opening is set to be Friday, February 15th located at 10950 Club West Pkwy. Suite 110, Blaine, MN 55449.
Gaughan begins new University Avenue commercial development
Gaughan, the Minnesota-based Commercial Construction and Development firm, began construction in August on a new, two building commercial development in Fridley, Minn. The first phase of this project is scheduled for completion in early December 2018.
The 5,800 square foot building will be the new home for Dunkin’ Donuts and Sport Clips Haircuts locations. Gaughan’s construction team will begin the 60-day, interior buildout for Dunkin’ Donuts once the exterior is complete. With an expected opening date in 2019 and the recent announcement of the chain’s name change, the well-known coffee shop will officially open as Dunkin’.
The second phase of the project includes a 6,100 square foot building on the corner of University Avenue NE and 83rd Avenue NE in Fridley. For more information on retail availability at this project or if our team can assist with any other Commercial Real Estate, Construction or Development interests, please contact us directly at 651-464-5700.
Gaughan Prepares for Multi-Family Development Project in Shakopee
The Shakopee City Council approved the 126-unit multi-family development for downtown Shakopee, proposed by Gaughan, at their July 3 meeting. Minnesota-based commercial real estate developer, Gaughan has an affinity for sites with the potential of the Shakopee project. Senior VP of Commercial Accounts Dan Hebert says, “[Gaughan’s] primary focus is redeveloping sites and revitalization of downtown markets.”
This piece of land on the north end of downtown faces the Minnesota River. The team at Gaughan has planned for an apartment community with five stories, underground parking, and a restaurant on the first floor.
Gaughan’s most recent multi-family development, Lighthouse Lofts Luxury Apartments located in the downtown community overlooking the lake, will open next month in Forest Lake, Minn.
Read the entire article from Finance & Commerce here.
Gaughan Senior Associate Speaks at Land Development Conference
On Friday, May 4, 2018, Gaughan Brokerage Senior Associate, Tom Opsahl, participated on a panel for the 14th annual Land Development Conference. This conference is hosted yearly by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal at the Golden Valley Country Club.
The topic of Opsahl’s panel was “Commercial Land Development Forecast for 2018 and Beyond.” The panelists discussed the current market conditions, development project updates for 2018, challenges with land development, financing for development projects, and the future of development.
The other four sessions at this year’s conference were “Municipalities: Your Partner for Land Development and What You Need to Know,” “Key Issues to Consider When Structuring Real Estate Joint Ventures,” “Frontiers: Lessons in Greenfield Development,” and “Residential Land Update and Opportunities.” We look forward to next year’s conference and the updates that we will be hearing based on the sessions this year!
Tom Opsahl joined Gaughan Companies in November of 2016 as a Sales & Leasing Associate. Earning his real estate license in 2002, he brings a wealth of commercial real estate knowledge and experience to our team. Opsahl is currently working with a local family in Prior Lake to sell their 495-acre historic property, as well as another 500-plus acre contiguous property in the Lino Lakes-Blaine area.
If our team can assist you with your Commercial Real Estate needs, please contact us at 651-464-5700 or info@gaughancompanies.com.
Gaughan Senior Brokerage Associate Facilitates 495-Acre Listing
In a recent article, the Prior Lake American covered the sale of a 495-acre listing, owned by a local family in Prior Lake, Minnesota. While the details of how the land will be divided are not complete, the number of interested buyers continues to increase.
“So far, it’s been a combination of out-of-state and international-type investors, local investors, and everything in between,” Tom Opsahl said. “It’ll be really interesting to see over the next 12 months how it turns out.”
For more information about this and other listings, contact Gaughan Senior Brokerage Associate Tom Opsahl at 651-255-5569.
