Municipal Board 14 April 2026

Samto Oy is applying for permission to change the intended use of a holiday home located at Matinlahdentie 442 to a permanent residence. According to the applicant, the property has been in year-round use for a long time, and it is located in a sparsely populated area with existing transport connections and water supply services. According to the proposal, the permit could be granted, as the change of intended use would not cause additional costs to the municipality nor significant environmental impacts. The matter will be reviewed by the Community Development Board in April.

The winter maintenance of Lempäälä's streets and private roads is proposed to be re-tendered for a contract period starting in October 2026. The current contracts end at different times, so the purpose is to align all five contract areas into the same tendering cycle. Based on the preliminary impact assessment, the regional contract form has been determined to be the most economically advantageous contract type, which is proposed to continue being used. Initiating the procurement would enable a smooth transition to the new contract period without interruptions in winter maintenance.

It is proposed to the Municipal Board that two projects be elevated to the more urgent A-basket in the investment program. The first is an asphalting project that would improve traffic flow and reduce maintenance costs by paving gravel-surfaced routes. The second project is the exterior painting of Kulju wooden school for 30,000 euros, which must be carried out during the summer vacation period and is necessary for the protection and maintenance of the building's condition. Both projects support the municipal strategy objectives in building pleasant living environments and reducing infrastructure repair debt.

A decision is presented to the Community Board regarding the selection of the main contractor for Hakkari School renovation. The school, built in 1983 for approximately 500 students, suffers from indoor air quality problems and requires renovation during 2026-2027. The project will be implemented as a collaborative project management contract with a target cost of 6.75 million euros, and it is proposed that either of the two companies that submitted bids be selected as the main contractor: Jatke Pirkanmaa Oy or SRV Rakennus Oy.

In Lempäälä's Kulju area, a basic improvement is proposed for Murrontie sections 0-490, where the street pavement, lighting, and traffic control signs will be renewed according to the new traffic law. A new pedestrian and cycling path separated by curb stones will be constructed at the beginning of the street from Tampereentie to the Ketuntie junction, and the crosswalk at the beginning of Murrontie will be raised to calm traffic. The plan was on public display at the end of March and beginning of April, and one objection was received, mainly concerning stormwater management and traffic safety. The project particularly improves mobility opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists in the area.

The Community Board proposes to approve Lempäälä's share of the costs for Valkeakoski purchased transport services for the upcoming option period starting in June 2026. The cost share will increase from the current 50,000 euros to 78,500 euros per year due to the decision to maintain route 63 to secure school transport and vitality of rural areas. According to the proposal, Lempäälä would pay a total of 260,500 euros for the entire option period, which includes the increased share only for the periods when the new contract is in effect. The decision affects the organization of public transport between Lempäälä and Valkeakoski and Lempäälä's budget.

The Planning Manager presents current affairs to the board, the most important of which is the decision given by the Hämeenlinna Administrative Court on 1.4.2026 regarding an appeal concerning a building permit deviation decision. It is proposed to the board that these current affairs be noted for information. Additional information on the matter can be obtained from Planning Manager Teija Mäkelä.

The Community Development Director presents current affairs to the board, with particular mention of budget implementation data. The board is proposed to note the presented matters for information. This is an informational matter that does not require specific decisions.

The Community Board is proposed to decide on GRK Suomi Oy as the contractor for the infrastructure construction project of Punaportti area and Vuolteentie at a price of 1,865,540.64 euros. The project includes the construction of streets in the Punaportti zoning area located in Kulju during 2026-2027 and the renovation of Vuolteentie located south of the city center in 2026. Seven bids were received in the tendering process, of which six complied with the tender requirements. The company that submitted the lowest bid is recommended for selection.

The Community Board is presented for information with decisions made by officials during the period February 26 - April 8, 2026. According to the proposal, the board notes these decisions for information and does not take them up for separate consideration. This is a routine procedure where the board receives an overview of what decisions community sector officials have made within their authority. Details about the decisions can be inquired from the official who made each decision.

The Community Planning Board is proposed to note the Lempäälä municipality's Zoning Review 2026, which the municipal board has already approved in March. The zoning review is a statutory annual report on significant zoning matters that are pending or will be initiated in the municipality in the near future. The review will be made available for public viewing for 30 days on the municipality's website and at the Service Corridor of Lempäälä House, so that residents can familiarize themselves with it.

The Community Development Committee addresses the approval of the agenda at its meeting, which is a standard procedure at the beginning of each meeting. The agenda contains the matters that have been sent to the members in advance along with the meeting invitation. The committee may, if necessary, decide on the order of handling matters or also take up for consideration a matter that was not mentioned in the original invitation.

The Community Board is presented with the Lempäälä street hierarchy for approval, which divides the municipality's streets into five classes from main street to slow street, as well as private roads into three classes. The hierarchy would clarify the street network and serve as a basis for traffic safety planning, zoning, and street planning. The proposed classification defines, among others, Tampereentie, Kuljuntie, and Valkeakoskentie as main streets, and the 20 km/h areas in the center and streets operating on pedestrian and cycling terms as slow streets. The maps that were available for public viewing received one piece of feedback, which has been responded to.

The Municipal Board is considering a proposal to amend the detailed plan for Piippokeskus, where a cultural center and residential units are proposed to be built on the plot. The cultural center is planned to include a cultural and performance hall, restaurant, and other cultural facilities, and the project also seeks private investors. The poor condition of the current Piippokeskus building would require extremely expensive repairs, so the proposal prepares for partial demolition and new construction of the building. The detailed plan amendment would enable densification of the center with residential use while creating synergy benefits with nearby services such as the library.