City Center

The Forest Lake City Center opened in 2014, bringing all of the City’s Police, Fire, Administration, Building, and Zoning Departments together under one roof.  The City Center features a large lobby with a Building and Zoning service window for contractor and resident permitting needs, along with an Administration and Finance window for resident utility payments and business licensing needs.  There is a Council Chamber on the first level for city meetings which is large enough to accommodate many members of the public, along with two conference rooms.  The building also features a second level with a large Community Room and outdoor deck, and additional conference room space.  Please see the information as well as the city website for the Room Use Policy and Rental Application.

Conference Rooms at the City Center - 1408 Lake St S

In addition to being used for city functions, the City Center Conference Rooms are available to other government agencies, Forest Lake local non-profit organizations, and activities associated with the Forest Lake Area School District. Conference Rooms are not intended for long-term regularly scheduled use by outside agencies.  If you have regularly scheduled meetings, please contact the Deputy City Clerk via email for additional room use facilities within Forest Lake that may be available to you. You can find the  Room Use Policy and Rental Application on the City website.

The Conference Rooms are for business activities only and come equipped with a white board, HDMI/VGA cables, and a monitor for meeting purposes. The City does not provide recording, livestreaming, and/or display for your meeting. 

All private party groups should schedule events at the Forest Lake Senior Center (see information below).

Conference Rooms at the Forest Lake Senior Center - 767 4th St SW

Forest Lake also has meeting rooms at our Forest Lake Senior Center.  All private parties, HOAs, social groups,  networking groups, or clubs will be directed to the Senior Center for rentals.  Contact the Deputy City Clerk via email to schedule a tour of the Senior Center Conference Rooms.

Conference Room Rental Fees

The rental fee for residents is $50.00 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum. The fee for non-residents is $75.00 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum.  There is also a $150.00 refundable deposit that must accompany rental fees.  All payment for rentals is due prior to room reservation.  

Rooms must be reserved at least 14 days prior to the event by submitting an application for reservation. Contact the Deputy City Clerk via email or at 651-209-9732 to obtain an application and reserve a room.  You can also find the Room Use Policy and application page located on our City website at this link Room Use Policy and Rental Application.

Please note:  Conference Room rentals are on a first come first serve basis and the City reserves the right for priority use.