Administration

The Administration Department carries out City Council directives, supports development, keeps communication clear and positive, and helps maintain a strong parks system.

Building

As part of the Fire Department, the Building Inspections Division applies and enforces the building code and related ordinances that govern commercial and residential construction, alterations and building use in the city.

Employment Opportunities

Finance

The Finance Department keeps accounting records and internal audits for all City operations, handles accounts payable and receivable, utility billing, debt service, risk management and payroll, and prepares the annual city budget.

Fire

The Forest Lake Fire Department's mission is to serve its protection area with a well-trained professional team and to prevent or safely reduce loss of life and property from fire and other emergencies to the highest level possible with available resources.

Parks

The Forest Lake Park and Recreation Department develops and maintains the city's parks and trails system.

Public Works

The Forest Lake Public Works is an integral link in the function of the City and is dedicated to operating, maintaining, and improving its infrastructure.

Police

The Police Department delivers law enforcement and public safety services to residents, including traffic control, crime investigation, reporting and prevention.

Refuse / Recycling

Utility Billing

Utility billing services for the City of Forest Lake

Zoning Department

The Zoning Administrator coordinates all facets of City planning, including site plan review, conditional use permits, subdivisions, variances, planned unit developments, and related zoning items.