Forest Lake, MN

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Administration

1. Do I need a license to operate any business in Forest Lake?: No, the City of Forest Lake does not license all operating businesses. Business that sell tobacco/tobacco products and alcoholic beverages must be licensed annually. Massage therapy locations and adult entertainment establishments also require annual licensing, as do garbage/refuse haulers, fertilizer/pesticide applicators, taxi & limo operations, and individual massage therapists

2. Do I need to license my house if I'm renting it out?: No, rental houses are not currently licensed in the City of Forest Lake.

3. Does the City of Forest Lake require all solicitors to be registered with the City?: Yes, anyone soliciting business in the City of Forest Lake must be registered prior to any solicitation. A background check is required for any persons requesting a solicitor registration.

1. Does your fire department have full time staff?: With the exception of the full time fire chiefs position our department is 100% paid-on-call.

2. When is your fire prevention open house?: The fire prevention open house is always held on the 2nd Saturday in October.

3. Are there currently burning restrictions?: Burning restrictions are set by the MN DNR. Please review their web site for current burning restrictions. DNR Burning Restrictions

1. How do I reserve a park facility?: You can request park facility reservation on our Facilities Page.

2. Do I need a permit to operate a business in Forest Lake?: No, the City of Forest Lake does not license all operating businesses. Business that sell tobacco/tobacco products and alcoholic beverages must be licensed annually. Massage therapy locations and adult entertainment establishments also require annual licensing, as do garbage/refuse haulers, fertilizer/pesticide applicators, taxi & limo operations, and individual massage therapists

3. Does the City of Forest Lake require all solicitors to be registered with the City?: Yes, anyone soliciting business in the City of Forest Lake must be registered prior to any solicitation. A background check is required for any persons requesting a solicitor registration.

4. Are there currently burning restrictions?: Burning restrictions are set by the MN DNR. Please review their web site for current burning restrictions. DNR Burning Restrictions