The building has a number of spaces, but could be occupied by one large, are many smaller businesses. What would you like to see here?

Part of it as a Smashburger or Chipotle

Chipolte or panera!

Trader Joes!!!

Bill's Gun Shop & Range.

Chipotle and Panera are a common theme. :) Are there any things you drive far away for? Like crafts, or athletic equipment?

Pet supply store, Chipotle or Qdoba, Noodles, Panera, Thai food, bakery (donuts : D ) Scrapbook store, r/c store, shoe store. Maybe a bike shop or running store. Lakeville could use a Kolhs or other department store besides Target.

davannis I have asked tha manager 7 times to bring one to lakeville and have talked about that vary site.

A bicycle shop, such as Erik's or Penn Cycle, would probably be a good addition to answer your specific question. Right now, avid bike enthusiasts travel to Burnsville or Apple Valley for equipment, and Lakeville's large outdoors population would probably keep the place in business. That is, if the exorbitant rents that Heritage Commons demands for its space doesn't drown it within a year first.

Isn't that what the article should be asking -- is the empty space worth more to the landlords than rent relief or relaxing their premium asking price? I think we know that businesses would have settled down there by now if the asking price were reasonable in this economy.

Trader Joe's or Whole Foods
lakeville keeps out the competition for wine and takes away from the diversity
we should have.

I'd love to see a bakery. Another venue for live music would be nice, too. A music bakery.

I like the Bakery idea, but mostly Chipolte. I think that would be a BIG hit for Lakeville. Panera was also a great suggestion. LeAnn Chin would also rock!! Healthier food in the neighborhood for takeout.

Good ones, folks. What about services? Massage parlor? Do we need an accountant down here?

McDonald's!

How about a Harbor Freight or Papa Johns

I don't think Chipotle would be interested in going there, the parking is too good.

What about an Aldi's?

Look at Eagan - they are busy as-all-get-out trying to lure retail development....what is on Lakevilles Development Agenda? I highly doubt anything near what other Cities are doing. Lakeville is behind the 8-Ball - we take a wait and see who will knock on our doors approach instead of marketing all this land we have!

http://eagan.patch.com/articles/heavy-council-eda-agendas-focus-on-outlet-mall-retail-developments

Buffet style Asian restaurant with Mongolien grill. Aldi grocery store.