The Administration Department carries out City Council directives, supports development, keeps communication strong, and oversees a robust park system.
The Fire Department's 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.
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.
The Finance Department keeps accounting records and internal audits for all City operations, handles accounts payable and receivable, utility billing, debt service, risk management, payroll, and prepares the annual city budget.
The Forest Lake Fire Department's mission is to serve our 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.
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.
The Police Department delivers law enforcement and public safety services to residents, including traffic control, crime investigation, reporting, and prevention.
