Decisions of the municipal council on 27 October 2025
The municipal council convened on 27 October 2025.
§ 461 Approval of the municipal strategy for 2026–2029
Kati Lepojärvi, supported by Terhi Ahonen, proposed an amendment:
- Values: p. 2: With a big heart Trust is the foundation of everything – in Tuusula, we operate openly, fairly and equally. Martta Wendelin, who left a strong mark on Tuusula's cultural heritage, depicted Finnish life with warmth and authenticity, celebrating the beauty of everyday life and community spirit. Her work continues to convey a message of kindness and sincere strength. We continue to cherish the significance of this.
The municipal council approved the amendment by a vote of 5-9.
Kati Lepojärvi, supported by Jari Anttalainen, proposed the following amendments:
- Vision: p. 1: …diverse local nature and bold development while listening to residents. Instead: …diverse nature and bold, future-oriented development while listening to and involving residents.
- A pioneer in vitality: Starting point and strengths: end of paragraph 5: Tuusula has recognised the need to strengthen its preparedness and crisis resilience as part of ensuring vitality. The municipality is developing its resilience through a comprehensive security plan and by strengthening its management capabilities, service continuity, community participation and staff expertise. Crisis resilience is seen as part of the municipality's ability to renew itself and maintain its operational capacity even in disruptive situations.
- A pioneer in vitality: What will it look like after the strategy period: end of paragraph 6: At the end of the strategy period, Tuusula will have strengthened its crisis resilience on multiple levels. Municipal services and businesses will be prepared for disruptions, and communities will be involved in preparedness work. The municipality has developed its crisis resilience through leadership, communication, situation awareness management and strengthening community spirit. This comprehensive approach supports the maintenance of vitality even in changing circumstances.
The municipal council unanimously approved the proposed amendments.
The municipal board decided to propose to the council that the council approve the municipal strategy for 2026–2029, to take effect on 1 January 2026.
§ 462 Confirmation of tax rates for 2026
The municipal board decided to include the matter of “Confirming tax rates for 2026” on the agenda of the council meeting on 10 November 2025 and to supplement its draft decision at the municipal board meeting on 3 November 2025.
§ 463 Approval of the budget for 2026 and financial plan for 2026–2030
The municipal board decided to include the matter “Approval of the budget for 2026 and financial plan for 2026-2030” to the agenda of the council meeting on 10 November 2025 and to supplement its draft decision at the municipal board meeting on 3 November 2025.
§ 464 Establishment of positions for 2026
The municipal board decided to include the matter of “Establishing positions for 2026” on the agenda of the council meeting on 10 November 2025 and to supplement its draft decision at the municipal board meeting on 3 November 2025.
§ 465 Establishment of tasks for 2026
The municipal board decided to include the matter “Establishment of tasks for 2026” on the agenda of the council meeting on 10 November 2025 and to supplement its draft decision at the municipal board meeting on 3 November 2025.
§ 466 Amendment to the 2025 budget
The municipal board decided to propose to the council that it approve the budget changes for 2025 as presented in the explanatory text as follows:
- increase in expenditure in the field of education and culture: €1,565,000
- Growth and environment – increase in revenue of €1,565,000
- total loan amount, increase in loan amount €9,400,000
- reduction in tax revenue of €5,000,000
- reduction in land sales revenue of €6,600,000
- Riihikallio School additional expenditure on investments €1,100,000.
§ 467 Quarterly report
The municipal board decided to propose to the council that the council decide to take note of the quarterly report.
§ 468 Approval of the zoning plan for 2026–2029
The municipal board decided to include the matter “Approval of the zoning plan for 2026-2029” on the agenda of the municipal council meeting on 10 November 2025 and to supplement its draft decision at the municipal board meeting on 3 November 2025.
§ 469 Pricing and leasing principles for commercial plots, Sula I, South Tuusula
Arto Lindberg, supported by Mika Mäki-Kuhna, proposed that the matter be referred back for further preparation.
The municipal council decided by a vote of 2-12 to return the matter for further preparation.
§ 470 Approval of the Puistokylä local detailed plan (plan number 3589, Rykmentinpuisto and Sula)
The municipal board decided to include the matter of “Approval of the Puistokylä town plan (plan number 3589, Rykmentinpuisto and Sula)” to the agenda and meeting invitation for the council meeting to be held on 10 November 2025, to supplement the agenda and to submit its proposal before the council meeting.
§ 471 Delegation of decision-making authority for additional work and alterations to the overall contract for the Riihikallio school
The municipal council decided
- delegate the decision-making authority for additional work and alterations exceeding a cumulative value of €500,000 in the Riihikallio school construction project to the facility services manager within the framework of the project reserve;
- check and approve the minutes on this matter immediately at the meeting.
§ 472 Approval of additional construction and alteration work in the Sula III employment area (LMT 24, 48, 28, 32, 43, 45, and 47)
The municipal board decided to approve Louhintahiekka Oy’s additional and alteration work offers LMT 24, 48, 28, 32, 43, 45, and 47 with a total value of €7,641.58 (VAT 0%). The work will be carried out at the unit prices specified in the offers, and invoicing will be based on the work verified by the client or the client’s representative.
§ 473 Approval of the service agreement with the Central Uusimaa Environmental Centre for the years 2026–2028
The municipal board decided to propose to the council that it approve the service agreement with the Central Uusimaa Environmental Centre for the years 2026–2028.
§ 474 Approval of the cooperation agreement between the municipalities of Central Uusimaa in the event of disruptions and exceptional circumstances
The municipal board decided to approve the attached cooperation agreement between the municipalities of Central Uusimaa in the event of disruptions and exceptional circumstances.
§ 475 Procurement of telecommunications services
The municipal board decided to purchase telecommunications services from Elisa Oyj until 31 December 2029. After this, the agreement will continue to be valid until further notice. The costs of the procurement will be paid from the operating expenses for ICT services. In addition, the municipal board decides to review and approve the minutes regarding this matter immediately at the meeting.
§ 476 Updating of administrative regulations as of 1 January 2026
Mika Mäki-Kuhna, supported by Reetta Peltonen, proposed an amendment: Transfer the decision on ARA projects to the municipal executive board.
The municipal council voted 8-6 in favour of the original proposal.
The municipal board decided to propose to the council that the council approve the attached administrative regulations, which will come into force on 1 January 2026.
§ 477 Confirmation of the election of the municipal development director
The municipal board decided to confirm the appointment of the municipal development director.
§ 478 Applying for Mother’s Day medals for 2026
The municipal board decided to propose to the Regional State Administrative Agency that the 2026 Mother’s Day Medal of Honour be awarded to the nominated individuals. In addition, the municipal board decides to review and approve the minutes of this
on the matter immediately at the meeting.
§ 479 Resignation request by a member of the Vitality Committee and by-election for the term 2025–2029
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide
- grants Ilmari Sjöblom resignation from membership of the Vitality Committee as of 10 November 2025;
- to elect a member of the Vitality Committee to replace Sjöblom from 11 November 2025 for the remainder of the term of office.
§ 480 Council and municipal board meetings and seminars for 2026
The municipal council decided
- shall hold its meetings in 2026 in accordance with the attached annex, as a rule on Mondays at 5 p.m.;
- that the invitation, which includes the agenda for the meeting, is sent electronically.
In addition, the municipal executive committee decides to propose to the council that the council decide
- will hold its meetings in 2026 in accordance with the attached appendix, i.e. it will meet on the following days, generally at 6 p.m.
- Mon 9 February
- Mon 30 March
- Mon 11 May
- Mon 8 June
- Mon 7 September
- Mon 5 October
- Mon 9 November at 3 p.m.
- Mon 7 Dec;
- attend council information sessions at 6 p.m. during the week preceding the council meeting;
- that the council shall be convened by means of an electronic meeting invitation sent to each councillor and other persons referred to in Section 71 of the Administrative Regulations, which shall be sent at least seven (7) days before the meeting and shall include an agenda of the matters to be discussed, together with the reasons for them and the municipal executive's proposals for council decisions;
- that the time and place of the council meeting and the time and place where the audited minutes will be available for public inspection will be published on the Tuusula municipal website at www.tuusula.fi.
Section 481 Changing the publication times of official decisions on the public data network
The municipal board decided that official decisions made after 15 October 2025 will be published on the public information network during the appeal period for official decisions.
§ 482 Response to the council initiative on the Tuusula supplement for early childhood education
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide
- take note of the response to the council initiative;
- To consider Janne Hermunen and Ari Loponen's initiative of 3 March 2025, § 42, as having been dealt with.
§ 483 Response to council initiative regarding Ruotsinkylä School as part of the service network
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide
- take note of the response to the council initiative;
- To consider the initiative by Kati Lepojärvi, Matti Alanko, Aarno Järvinen, Mirka Kovalainen, Mila Lehtonen, Johanna Sipiläinen and Erja Sarenius-Salmenkivi, 28 April 2025, § 64, as having been dealt with.
§ 484 Response to council initiative Klemetskog
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide
- take note of the response to the council initiative;
- To consider the initiative of Matti Alanko and several other representatives, which was concluded on 12 May 2025, §84.
§ 485 Response to the council initiative Linjamäki School as a space for culture and community and, at the same time, a resource for teaching
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide
- take note of the response to the council initiative;
- To consider the initiative by Eeva-Liisa Nieminen and several other representatives, dated 12 May 2025, § 85, as having been dealt with.
§ 486 Response to the council initiative on making Rykmentinpuisto training road safe
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide
- take note of the response to the council initiative;
- consider Kati Lepojärvi's initiative presented to the council on 12 May 2025, § 86, to have been dealt with.
§ 487 Supervision of institutional minutes
The municipal council decided not to consider the decisions of the institutions contained in the minutes.
§ 488 Notification matters
The municipal council decided to take note of the announcements.
§ 489 Other matters
The municipal council decided to take note of any other matters.
§ 490 Council decision of 8 September 2025 § 159 Loan guarantee decision Tuusulan kunnan kiinteistöt Oy Vuokratalo Kalliolinna supplement
The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the municipal council that it supplement its decision of 8 September 2025, section 159, as follows:
- The council decides to grant a 100% guarantee for a loan of up to EUR 6,216,746.73 to Tuusulan kunnan kiinteistöt Oy as security for a bond loan, which the company will use to finance the construction of the Kalliolinna rental property. As guarantor, the municipality is liable for the loan principal, interest, late payment interest and any expenses.
- The Council decides to issue the following assurance: with reference to the application of the provisions of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to certain undertakings providing services of general economic interest in the form of state aid for public services in Commission Decision 2012/21/EU of 20 December 2011 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2012, pp. 3-10)2011 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2012, pp. 3-10) , the municipality of Tuusula states that the apartments owned by Tuusulan kunnan kiinteistöt Oy that are the subject of the guaranteed financing have received/will receive support from the State-supported Housing Construction Centre and that the company and the apartments are therefore subject to ARA regulation. The guarantee issued by the municipal council is and can therefore be considered as SGEI aid granted by the municipality. The municipality of Tuusula will report the guarantee to the State-subsidised Housing Construction Centre for onward transmission to the Commission via the Ministry of the Environment in connection with the ex-post reporting carried out every two years.
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