Municipal Board March 3, 2026
3. maaliskuuta 2026 16:00
Massive Growth Plan for Southern Marjamäki
A draft partial master plan is proposed for the southern part of Marjamäki, which would enable the settlement of approximately 3,180 new residents in the area. The plan would also bring approximately 2,800 new jobs, including a new closed prison that would bring 400 jobs in the final implementation. It is proposed to increase the sizing of daily goods retail to 6,000 square meters.
Kulju School's 70,000 Euro Security Renovation
An investment is proposed for Kulju school, where the general announcement system would be renewed for 60,000 euros and locking modifications made for 10,000 euros. The changes are proposed to be implemented during the summer vacation period of 2026.
Regional City Bike Service Coming
A city bike service is proposed for Lempäälä as part of the Tampere region joint procurement. The service would start in 2028 and cost the municipality an estimated 70,000-120,000 euros annually. Plans include 41 bike stations throughout the municipality.
Lempoinen Swimming Facility Fitness Equipment
The acquisition of outdoor gym equipment worth 70,000 euros is proposed for the Lempoinen swimming facility area. The swimming facility area has been planned as the location for the equipment due to its central location.
Major Cleanup of Properties and Premises
In the update of the property and premises program, it is proposed to divide the municipality's properties into three portfolios: those to be retained, developed, and divested. Pirha's operations in Lempäälä House have ceased and the premises are being surveyed for new activities.
Major Disappointment for Waterfront Builder
It is proposed to deny the conversion of the holiday home at Kierimontie 144 into a permanent residence. The justification refers to the fact that the plan was drafted for holiday housing and the increase in permanent housing would create an obligation for the municipality to provide water services and other services to the area.
Agenda
The Community Board proposes to the Municipal Board the approval of the real estate and premises program update. The program divides the municipality's properties into three groups: core buildings to be retained, properties to be developed, and those to be disposed of by selling or demolishing. Key changes proposed include relocating Pirha operations from Pikkuketu, placing youth center activities in the Halkola wooden building, and moving Motor Workshop operations to Verstaa. The program aims to rationalize the municipality's real estate management and ensure premises suitable for service production needs.
Ilmoitusasiat
Toivola is applying for permission to convert a vacation home located at Kierimontie 144 into a permanent residence, although the shoreline master plan only allows vacation homes in the area. The applicant justifies the application by stating that the building was originally constructed with single-family home features and the change would not require new buildings, as the 7,526 square meter property is already fully developed. The environmental protection authority notes that if similar permits were granted to all vacation homes in the area, it could cause problems for water services and create an obligation for the municipality to establish a water supply network in the area. A similar application was denied in 2012.
The Community Board is proposed to approve the municipality's new sports facility plan for the years 2026-2033, which will replace the previous plan covering the years 2020-2025. The plan is based on the results of a resident survey, where 282 respondents considered outdoor and neighborhood sports environments as the most important development targets. The plan will guide sports facility investments in the coming years and particularly emphasizes the importance of maintaining existing sports facilities, as the maintenance backlog continues to grow. Sports facility construction is intended to take into account new sports trends, accessibility, and the needs of different age groups.
The Planning Manager presents to the Community Board two administrative court decisions concerning appeals of planning need decisions. The Hämeenlinna Administrative Court has issued decisions in February 2026 in two different matters. The Board is proposed to take note of these current matters without separate measures.
The Community Board is presented with a proposal to elevate three investment projects to more urgent status, i.e., to basket A. The Kirkonmäki streets project would be initiated already during the zoning phase to develop the new street connection between Tampereentie and Atrantie and the Kirkkopolku square, with the goal of improving traffic arrangements and area safety. The southern Haurala street project would begin in the planning phase during spring-winter 2026 and construction in 2027, when a collector street from Vesilahdentie is needed for the new zoning area. The street lighting project would focus on renovating the lighting on Tampereentie between southern Kulju and Hakkari, where old light fixtures would be replaced with more energy-efficient LED lights that consume 66-75% less electricity.
The Community Board is requested to decide on the contractor selection for the Sääksjärventie renovation contract. The project will be implemented in 2026-2027 and will renew the street's structural layers and lighting for approximately 15 kilometers in the Sääksjärvi area located north of the city center. The tender competition received 11 bids, of which 9 were compliant with the tender requirements. LK Urakointi Oy, which submitted the lowest bid of 558,296 euros, is proposed to be selected as the contractor for the project.
The municipality proposes updating micromobility permit fees and permit conditions to comply with new legislation. The new law requires operators of rental e-scooters and other rental micromobility devices to apply for a permit from the municipality for their operations starting from January 1, 2026. Through micromobility permits, the municipality can regulate the operating areas, speeds, and parking locations of e-scooters to ensure better safety and order. Permits for 2026 would be granted on a trial basis for one year, after which permits would be valid for a maximum of five years at a time.
At Rantoistentie 332, it is proposed to grant a permit for earth material bank operations and deviation from zoning designations. The applicant wants to expand a previously constructed storage field for earth material storage, and the operation is related to a landfill located on the applicant's adjacent plot. The application requires deviation from current zoning designations, as the area is zoned for agriculture and forestry dominated area. The nearest residential buildings are located approximately 90 meters away, and environmental impacts will be examined separately in connection with the environmental permit to be applied for.
The Community Board is presented for information with data collected during the preparation of the 2025 financial statements for the activity report. The board has reported on the achievement of budget objectives and other significant events of 2025 as part of the entire municipality's financial statement process. Additionally, it is proposed that the service area manager be granted the right to make necessary technical corrections to the reported information in collaboration with financial services before the municipal board processes the financial statements at the end of March.
The Community Director presents current affairs to the board, which include budget implementation data and cost analysis for Puntala. The presentation is informational in nature, and no actual decisions are intended to be made. The board is only requested to note the information.
Kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus
Pöytäkirjan tarkastajat
At the Community Board meeting, it is proposed to approve the agenda and the order of handling matters. This is a routine procedure where the meeting agenda and order are confirmed. According to the administrative rules, the board may, if necessary, also take up matters not mentioned in the meeting invitation or remove matters from the agenda.
The Community Planning Committee proposes initiating a regional procurement for city bike service when the current contract expires in 2027. The new service would be intended for implementation in 2028, and it would expand beyond Tampere to surrounding municipalities such as Pirkkala, Nokia, Lempäälä and Vesilahti. The service would include electric-assisted bikes and would be integrated with public transport tickets. The contract period is proposed to be 8-10 years, which would enable long-term development of the service.
The Community Planning Board is proposed to decide on the initiation of the partial master plan for the southern part of Marjamäki and the public display of the participation and assessment plan. The plan aims to establish a service center in the Ideapark area, where residential, workplace, and green areas for approximately 4,000 residents are planned - more compact housing near Ideapark and detached house-dominated housing towards Kuivaspää. Special attention is paid to safe pedestrian and cycling routes as well as public transport development. The area currently has approximately 150 residents.
The committee is presented with information on decisions made by officials of the community sector from 29.1.-25.2.2026. Official decisions are delivered to committee members as an attachment to the agenda and regularly to the Teams workspace. According to the proposal, the committee notes the decisions for information and does not take them up for separate consideration. This concerns routine information provision where the committee receives an overview of decisions made by officials in their area.
The municipality of Lempäälä proposes to the municipal council that a new fee principle be added to the environmental protection authority's fees for processing exemption applications under the Water Services Act. These are applications through which a property can be exempted from the obligation to connect to the water utility's networks (water supply, wastewater and stormwater sewers). The new legislation gives the municipality the right to charge a fee for processing such applications, and the fee may correspond to at most the total costs incurred by the municipality from the processing. The council decides on the general principles of the fees, after which the municipal engineering board approves the detailed tariff.
A development permit is proposed for the property at Kurjentie 240 for the construction of a single-family house and outbuilding. According to the application, the intention is to construct approximately 250 square meters single-family house and an outbuilding of the same size on a 1.77-hectare plot. The property is proposed to be connected to the water utility's water supply, and wastewater treatment will be handled on a property-specific basis. The environmental protection authority has determined that there are no significant natural values at the building site, but the location of the wastewater discharge point must be verified to comply with regulations.