Municipal Board March 30, 2026
30. maaliskuuta 2026
Financial statements reveal deficit - investment reserve dissolution proposed
The 2025 financial statements propose covering a 1.4 million euro deficit from the balance sheet surplus. Simultaneously, the dissolution of 4 million euros in investment reserves is proposed - 1.45 million € from strategic land acquisition and 2.5 million € from Sääksjärvi school center. The municipality's debt amount rose to 135.2 million euros (5,399 €/resident).
Real estate purchases: over 160,000 euros for land acquisition
The municipality proposes implementing two real estate transactions with a total price of 166,000 euros. The Peltola and Peltoreuna properties (11.1 ha) would cost 156,750 euros and the Tähtelä property (0.785 ha) 9,250 euros. The areas are agricultural and forestry areas according to the master plan, as well as residential area reserves.
Veräjäntausta zoning - streets to be transferred to municipality
Based on the Veräjäntausta road maintenance association's application, incorporating the area into zoning program B-basket is proposed. With detailed planning, the area's streets would be transferred to municipal responsibility. Challenges include traffic noise and power lines that limit construction.
Council initiatives: vegetarian food target rejected
The Education Committee proposes rejecting the initiative to halve animal products, stating that the target is not realistic by 2030. The initiative to reduce ultra-processed food is also proposed for rejection, as it would not cause actions based on current nutritional recommendations.
Exercise of pre-emption right in 156,500 euro transaction
The Municipal Board proposes exercising pre-emption rights in the Kärppälä property partial area sale (31.06 ha, 156,500 €). The justification is developing village structure and securing landscape values in Nurmi village.
Agenda
The municipal board is presented with the Lempäälä Municipality Wellbeing Program for 2026-2029 for approval, which guides the municipality's work in promoting wellbeing, health and participation. The program focuses on three priority areas: meaningful everyday life, safe and pleasant environment, and lifestyle habits that promote wellbeing. The program aims to address wellbeing challenges among Lempäälä residents such as inequality, loneliness, insecurity and mental health problems. Residents have been able to influence the program content by participating in workshops and surveys, and the program will also be processed by the municipal council for final approval.
Kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus
The municipal board is proposed to decide on the purchase of a property named Tähtelä for a purchase price of 9,250 euros. The area in question is 0.785 hectares in size, which according to the master plan is an area dominated by agriculture and forestry with special outdoor recreation guidance needs and residential area reservations. According to the proposal, the plot manager would receive authority to handle the details of the purchase agreement and sign the contract with the seller.
The municipal board is proposed to approve the meeting agenda and the order of handling matters. According to the administrative rules, meeting matters should normally be handled in the order indicated in the agenda. However, the municipal board may, if desired, change the order of handling or take up for consideration also such matters that have not been mentioned in the meeting notice.
The municipal board is presented with a report on internal control, risk management and group control for the year 2025 for approval. The Local Government Act requires municipalities to report on these matters as part of their annual report. The report includes an assessment of the current state of the municipality's control systems and proposals for development measures. If approved, the report will be included as part of the municipality's 2025 annual report and the municipal manager will be authorized to implement the proposed improvements systematically.
The Lempäälä municipal board is reviewing the approval of Zoning Overview 2026, which describes all ongoing and upcoming significant zoning projects in the municipality. The overview is proposed to be approved and made publicly available for 30 days on the municipality's website and at the Service Corridor of Lempäälä House. The zoning overview is a statutory document that allows residents to follow what zoning projects are ongoing and planned in the municipality. The overview will remain available even after the public display period and will be separately announced.
Ilmoitusasiat
The municipal board proposes to decide that the motion by Lempäälä Green Party council group to halve animal products by 2030 be sent to the education and instruction committee for preparation. The motion concerns changing the municipality's food services and procurement to be more plant-based to achieve climate goals. Food services have already increased vegetarian food options in schools and daycare centers, but the consumption of vegetarian food has so far been limited among students. The matter will proceed to the education and instruction committee for a more detailed investigation.
The municipal board is reviewing Lempäälä's advocacy plan for the years 2026-2029, which aims to influence decisions concerning the municipality in other organizations. The plan presents four main themes: southern urban region transport projects (such as the Highway 3 bypass), employment and vitality, promotion of well-being, and legislation and financing. Through advocacy, the aim is to ensure that Lempäälä's interests are taken into account in decision-making by the state, region, and other parties. The plan is intended to be approved to guide the municipality's influencing work for the next four years.
Pöytäkirjan tarkastajat
The Veräjäntausta road maintenance association has applied for the preparation of a detailed plan for the area of Veräjätie, Kivitie, Puomitie, Kellotie and Niittytie, which has been built in a plan-like manner but is not within the scope of a detailed plan. It is proposed to the municipal board that the area be included in basket B of the zoning program, which would initiate the detailed planning process. With the detailed plan, the roads in the area would transfer from the road maintenance association to municipal responsibility and granting building permits would be facilitated. The challenges are traffic noise from nearby roads and the 110 kV power line running through the area, which may restrict construction on some of the properties.
The municipal board is presented with a proposal to enter into a land lease agreement with Pirkanmaan Hyvinvointialue for the land underneath the dental clinic located at Himminpolku 5. The agreement would be made retroactively for the years 2023-2032 with a five-year extension option, as the original lease agreement was not made at the time when the building was transferred to the wellbeing services county. The rent would be determined according to the municipality's general pricing principles, and the municipality would retroactively invoice the unpaid rents for the years 2023-2025. The decision would provide the dental clinic operation with an official land lease agreement and the municipality would receive retroactive rental income.
The municipal board is presented with a decision to purchase two properties totaling 11.1 hectares in the Peltola and Peltoreuna areas. A purchase price of 156,750 euros has been agreed upon with the landowner. The areas are primarily in agricultural and forestry use, but also include future residential area reserves and scenically valuable field areas. The Birgitan polku hiking trail runs through the area.
The municipal board is proposed to decide on the exercise of pre-emption right in the sale of a 31-hectare land area located in Nurmi village, which has been sold for a purchase price of 156,500 euros. The exercise of pre-emption right would enable the municipality to guide the development of the area as a whole in accordance with general plans and strategic planning. The area is located in the core area of Nurmi village and offers a rare opportunity for controlled increase of village settlement in a municipally technically cost-effective location. The property also belongs to a nationally valuable landscape area, which emphasizes the need for systematic implementation.
The municipal board is presented with Lempäälä municipality's 2025 personnel report for approval, which describes a year of significant organizational changes. According to the report, personnel turnover decreased significantly and employee well-being survey results improved, although staff expressed a desire for more work peace to focus on core tasks. Sick leave increased slightly, but accidents decreased, and new recruitment methods such as anonymous recruitment were implemented. The report demonstrates that the set personnel policy objectives were achieved in 2025.
The municipal board is presented with a decision to approve the first information account from 2025. The information account is a voluntary document that describes the current state of the municipality's data processing and evaluates the implementation of data protection and information security in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The document is intended to be published on the municipality's website for public viewing, which makes the municipality's data protection work more transparent. The information account will be updated annually as part of the municipality's internal supervision and risk management.
The municipal manager presents current affairs at the meeting that concern the municipality's operations. It is proposed to the municipal board that these current affairs be noted for information. This is an informational matter where the municipal manager informs the board about the latest developments and events in the municipality.
The municipal board proposes for approval the 2025 financial statements of Lempäälä, which include the balance sheet, income statement, and annual report. The municipality's population grew by 182 residents to 25,036, but unemployment rose from 7.4 percent to 8.2 percent. The operating margin weakened to 74.9 million euros, mainly due to municipalities' increased financing responsibility for labor market support costs. The financial statements will be forwarded to auditors for review and will later be decided by the municipal council by the end of June.
The municipal board proposes to decide that the council initiative on reducing ultra-processed food in daycare centers and schools be sent to the education and learning services area for preparation. The initiative proposes reducing industrial foods and drinks that contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat but low amounts of vitamins and minerals. Experts will investigate how school and daycare center meals could be developed in a healthier direction. The initiative has been signed by 28 councilors or substitute councilors.
The municipal board is presented with the March minutes of the welfare and vitality committee and the education and instruction committee for information. At the same time, it is proposed to note the official decisions from the period 9-24.3.2026 for information. This is routine information sharing about decisions made by different bodies, and the municipal board is not intended to take up these matters for separate consideration.