Forest Lake
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Forest Lake

Place

Territory

GEOID
2721770
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:mn/place:forest_lake
POP
20,952 (2025)
CENTER
45.2536, -92.9582
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Forest Lake

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Forest Lake itself.

Organization 7

Departments

  • Office of the City Clerk for the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota — official records, minutes, elections, and licensing. Forest Lake MN 55025.

  • Planning, zoning, building, and economic/community development (incl. the EDA) for the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Forest Lake MN 55025.

  • Fire and emergency services for the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Forest Lake MN 55025.

  • Police department of the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Municipal law enforcement. Forest Lake MN 55025.

  • Public works for the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota — streets, water, sewer, and infrastructure. Forest Lake MN 55025.

  • Office of the City Administrator for the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota — chief administrative office under the council-administrator form. Forest Lake MN 55025.

  • Office of the Mayor of the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota (Washington County, NE Twin Cities exurb, I-35). Mayor Blake Roberts. MN statutory council-manager form: Mayor (2-year term) + 4 Councilmembers (4-year staggered terms), all elected at-large; Council appoints a City Administrator. Forest Lake MN 55025.