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.

4. Do I need to license my dog?: There is no requirement for the residents of the City of Forest Lake to license their dogs with the city.

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, pawn 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. Please contact the Deputy City Clerk for registration applications.

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