PSP later became embroiled in a dispute with the building’s owner, the Leamington Co., over who should pay for city-ordered repairs. In 1996, under threat of condemnation because of the failing roof, PSP closed the Drake. PSP opened its own facility near the Metrodome in 2002.
The Drake is still owned by Leamington, a Minneapolis-based holding company led by CEO and shareholder Brian Short, and it’s leased to Tim Trieber. Short was out of town and referred questions to Trieber, who did not return requests for comment.