McGowan Development was originally incorporated to build an outdoor amphitheater, marina, and solid waste transfer station on a closed sanitary landfill site in a Minneapolis suburb.
Under a Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement with the city of Burnsville, MN, McGowan Development pursued this complex development, ultimately obtaining all necessary city, state, and Federal
approvals required to complete the project.
With a total capacity of 32,500, McGowan Development's proposed amphitheater called for 7500 fixed seats beneath an enormous 51,000 square foot roof, and sloped grassy berm to accommodate another
25,500 concert goers. With a sixty foot tall stage house, 5500 square foot stage, and parking capacity for 15,000 vehicles, the McGowan Development proposed amphitheater was designed to become the
preferred Twin Cities venue for all major musical acts.