Municipal Board January 26, 2026
26. tammikuuta 2026 15:05
Electric scooters and micromobility become subject to fees
Lempäälä is implementing a new micromobility permit that covers the rental activities of electric scooters, electric bicycles, and other shared vehicles. For the 2026 operating season, only experimental permits will be granted for one year. The municipality can now charge fees for processing permit applications and for relocating unlawfully parked vehicles based on actual costs.
On-street parking becoming paid
Time restrictions and enforcement for on-street parking are being planned in the municipal center. Long-term parking will be directed to parking facilities, while short-term business parking will be enabled on-street. The completion of Sääksjärvi station and the commencement of train services will increase the need for park-and-ride facilities.
Parking garages and centralized parking
The municipality decided over 10 years ago to phase out surface parking in the center. Through structural parking solutions and centralized parking facilities, the goal is to achieve denser urban development and support vitality.
Adaptation program completed
The municipality's adaptation program to reduce expenses by 2.6 million euros has been implemented as planned during 2024-2026. Cuts have been made to the budget's expenditure base and revenue estimate increases have been implemented.
Government grants slightly lower than expected
The total amount of government grant decisions for 2026 is 19.7 million euros, which is slightly less than the budget's revenue estimate of 20 million euros. The difference is due to reduced tax loss compensation compared to previous preliminary estimates.
Agenda
The municipal board proposed to the council to approve general fee principles for micromobility permits, which are needed for activities such as rental of electric scooters and bicycles. In 2026, permits will be granted as a trial for only one year at a time, but later they may be valid for up to five years. The municipality may charge a fee for processing permit applications, and additionally the municipality has the possibility to relocate incorrectly parked vehicles and charge a fee based on actual costs. Detailed fees will be determined later by the community board.
Kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus
Ilmoitusasiat
The municipality of Lempäälä will receive a total of 19.7 million euros in state subsidies from the government in 2026, which is slightly less than estimated but 2.2 percent more than the previous year. The majority comes as basic services state subsidy, but for education and cultural services, the municipality will have to pay 2.4 million euros to the state due to a new provider model. The municipal board decided to acknowledge the decisions and will not seek amendments to them.
The municipal board approved Lempäälä's parking program, which will guide parking solutions in the coming years, particularly in the municipal center and Sääksjärvi. The program focuses on developing park-and-ride facilities near train stations, which supports public transport use and reduces car traffic growth. The goal is to build centralized parking facilities instead of surface parking, which enables a more compact urban structure. The program also improves parking guidance and develops payment systems to better serve both residents and businesses.
The municipal board acknowledged the minutes from the education board and community board meetings held on January 13. Similarly, official decisions from January 5-19 were acknowledged. The municipal board did not take these matters under special consideration, which means that the board decisions and solutions made by officials remain in effect as they are.
The Municipal Manager informed the meeting about current affairs concerning the municipality's operations. The Municipal Board took note of the presented matters. More detailed information about the discussed matters is not available based on the meeting minutes.
The municipal board approved the agenda and order of business for the meeting on January 26, 2026, as it had been sent in advance. This is a standard procedure that ensures the smooth flow of the meeting. Approval of the agenda means that all planned matters will be addressed in the agreed order.
Pöytäkirjan tarkastajat
The 3.15 million euro adjustment program approved by the municipal council in 2024 has been implemented as planned during 2024-2026. The program included approximately 2.6 million euros in expenditure cuts and 0.55 million euros in revenue increases, most of which were already implemented in the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The final 0.8 million euros in cuts were made during the preparation of the 2026 budget. The municipal board decides to propose to the council a report on how the adjustment measures have been implemented in practice.
Keijo Kantonen has requested resignation from Senior Council membership for personal reasons, and the municipal board granted the resignation. The Senior Council itself has recommended that no new member be appointed to replace Kantonen, as the current 9-member composition is sufficient for handling the council's duties. The Senior Council serves as the voice of the elderly population in municipal decision-making, but it does not make official administrative decisions.