In Homer Tompkins’ previous email he describes VG East’s new owner as “The Baird Group”. It’s now believed that Mr. Tompkins spelling was incorrect - and he was describing Hopkins, MN based The Beard Group, Inc.
This developer has been active in the area in the past. In a brief Google search, a search for The Beard Group returned a few local results
Eminent domain discussion:
http://www.yourneighborhoodnews.net/Archive/HugoEdition/19Sep07/Owners.html
Ryland Homes connection:
http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Economic_Development_Authority/EDA%20Minutes/081505.htm
Oneka Shores project:
Oneka Shores concept plan:
http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/General_Government/minutes/cc082106.htm
