Lilydale City Hall is the site of Lilydale City Council meetings, which are held the second Monday of every month at 4:30pm. City Hall is also open weekdays, during which time residents can take care of permits, licenses and other business.
The city's staff consists of a city administrator, who runs the office, and a building inspector. Police and fire protection are provided by Mendota Heights. Lilydale is part of the Dist. 197 school district.