Prior Lake Phone Directory
Prior Lake is a growing city in Scott County, about 25 miles south of Minneapolis. The Prior Lake phone directory covers city government offices, the police department, parks and recreation, and other local services. About 27,000 people live here. City Hall at Trailhead Lane is the main hub for phone contacts. You can call the central number to reach any department during business hours. This page lists the key phone numbers for Prior Lake plus links to county and state resources that residents use regularly for records and data.
Prior Lake Overview
Prior Lake City Hall Phone Numbers
Prior Lake City Hall sits at 5000 Trailhead Ln, Prior Lake, MN 55372. The main phone is 952-447-9800. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The front desk can connect you to any city department.
The City of Prior Lake website lists staff contacts and department numbers. You can search for employees by name or browse departments to find direct lines. Departments include administration, community development, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, and finance. The site also has forms for common requests so you may be able to handle some things online without calling.
Prior Lake has grown a lot over the past two decades. The city added new neighborhoods, schools, and commercial areas. As a result, the phone directory has expanded to cover more services and staff. If you are new to the area, a call to City Hall is a good first step for finding out how to set up utilities, get a building permit, or sign up for city programs.
Prior Lake Police Phone Directory
The Prior Lake Police Department non-emergency number is 952-447-9900. For emergencies, call 911. The police handle patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community safety programs in Prior Lake.
If you need a copy of a police report, you can call the non-emergency line and ask for the records unit. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, some law enforcement data is public. This includes names of people arrested and the nature of charges. Victim data and juvenile records are generally private. The department will tell you what they can and cannot release.
The Scott County Sheriff provides backup support for Prior Lake police. Some calls, especially in areas near the city boundary, may be handled by county deputies. Records from those calls may be held at the county level rather than by the city police.
The Minnesota Court Records Online system below is free to use. It covers court cases in the 1st Judicial District that serves Scott County.
You can search by name, case number, or case type without creating an account.
Note: Active investigation files may not be available until the case is closed under Minnesota data practices rules.
Prior Lake Phone Directory for City Services
The Prior Lake phone directory covers local services that residents use every day. Public works manages roads, water, sewer, and storm drainage. Call City Hall for utility billing questions or to report a street issue. After-hours emergencies go through the main number to an on-call crew.
Prior Lake has excellent parks and a great trail system that runs through town. The parks department takes calls for shelter reservations, youth sports, and seasonal events. The community development office handles building permits, zoning, and code enforcement. If you plan to build or remodel, call them for the forms and schedule an inspection. Prior Lake also has a strong fire department. For non-emergency fire questions, call City Hall and ask for fire administration.
Utility billing for water and sewer goes through the finance department at the main number. If you have a billing question or need to set up service, they can help. Public works manages roads, snow plowing, and storm drains. After-hours emergencies go to an on-call crew through the main number. Prior Lake also runs a code enforcement program. If you have concerns about a property in your neighborhood, you can call City Hall to file a complaint. The city handles it from there.
Prior Lake Phone Directory for Data Requests
Prior Lake handles public data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. You can ask to inspect public data held by the city at no cost. Copies may carry a fee for large requests. The city clerk or the department holding the data can help you.
You do not need to give your name or explain your reason. The city must respond promptly. If they deny access, they must cite the specific law that blocks release. You can challenge a denial through the state Commissioner of Administration or go to court.
State Phone Directory Resources
Prior Lake residents have access to state-level phone directories and databases. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs the statewide criminal records system. The Secretary of State Business Search lets you find registered businesses. The Who Represents Me tool shows elected officials for your Prior Lake address.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue handles state tax questions. The Minnesota Judicial Branch site has info on court services statewide.
The business search tool above lets you look up any company registered in Minnesota.
Scott County Phone Directory
Prior Lake is in Scott County. County offices handle property records, the sheriff, and court administration for all cities in the county. The county seat is in Shakopee. Visit the Scott County phone directory for county-level contacts.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Prior Lake and have their own phone directory pages.