City Administrator
About The Position
The City of Forest Lake is seeking a City Administrator to lead a growing, full-service municipality in Washington County, Minnesota. Located at the northern edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Forest Lake serves approximately 21,000 residents across 36 square miles. It operates under the Council-Administrator form of government, with a Mayor and four Councilmembers elected at large. The City has a 2026 budget of $15.2 million and a team of 71 full-time-equivalent employees and 4 part-time employees. Its departments include Administration, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works. The City also owns and operates the Daniel A. Deponti Municipal Airport. Forest Lake is a lake-oriented gateway community on the Interstate 35 corridor, about 30 miles north of the Twin Cities. It offers access to the St. Croix Valley and Minnesota’s lake country, as well as a chain of lakes, schools, a YMCA, library, airport, parks, trails, and commercial, industrial, and retail opportunities. Approximately 35% of the city’s land area remains to be developed, providing opportunities for responsible growth. The position offers a variety of opportunities and challenges for the next City Administrator. The annual salary range is $171,662–$208,894, depending on qualifications (DOQ).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
