Decisions of the municipal board on 3 November 2025

493 Matter not yet public

The matter is not yet public.

494 Conclusion of a preliminary agreement with YIT Housing Oy on the sale of shares in the Koskensillantie parking facility

The municipal board decided, in accordance with the amended proposal, to authorise the signatories of the final share purchase agreement (Section 137 of the Administrative Regulations) to make amendments to the agreement if necessary and to approve the final agreement in accordance with the preliminary agreement with their signatures.

495 Confirmation of tax rates for 2026

Kati Lepojärvi proposed that the municipal tax increase be cancelled. The proposal was rejected as it did not receive enough support.

The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council approve the municipal tax rates for 2026 as follows:

• Municipal income tax rate 7.30%
• Property tax rates:
  • general property tax on buildings 1.15%
  • General property tax rate for land: 1.30%
  • property tax on permanent residential buildings 0.48%
  • property tax on other residential buildings 1.35%
  • property tax on undeveloped building sites 6.00
  • separate property tax for public benefit organisations 0.65.

496 Approval of the budget for 2026 and financial plan for 2026–2030

Kati Lepojärvi made an amendment proposal: Tuusula’s budget for 2026 and plan for 2030 include wise cost-cutting measures and structural reforms, but the economy has not yet been balanced to a sufficient degree. Without additional measures, such as prioritising and postponing non-statutory and expensive investments and adjusting the operating budget to prioritise essential and statutory functions, Tuusula’s economy is not on a sustainable footing and we are in danger of becoming a crisis municipality, in line with the concerns expressed by our Chief Financial Officer and the assessment presented by Eero Laesterä at the council seminar. I therefore propose that the 0.2 percentage point increase in municipal tax (7.10% → 7.30%) presented in the mayor’s budget proposal be cancelled. The deficit will be covered in the 2026 budget year through savings measures and structural changes…APPENDIX: Possible additional savings measures as a guideline for preparation. The proposal was rejected as unfeasible.

Elisa Laitila, supported by Karita Mäensivu, among others, proposed an amendment: Establish a Jopo class in Jokela to serve Northern Tuusula, with costs covered by additional resources from the learning support reform. The municipal board unanimously approved the amendment.

Jari Anttalainen, supported by Sara Lindberg, proposed the following amendment: 4 Page 53: Add the procurement plan to the book. Also for the years 2023 and 2024. Also the legal aspect. The municipal board unanimously approved the proposed amendment.

Ari Nyman, supported by Mika Timonen, proposed an amendment: Tuusula decides to set a debt ceiling target of €377 million. The municipal board decided by a vote of 11–3 to reject the amendment.

Anna Yltävä, supported by Elisa Laitila, proposed an amendment: I propose that veterans’ and widows’ benefits be maintained and restored to their previous levels. The municipal council unanimously approved the amendment.

Jari Anttalainen, supported by Anna Yltävä, proposed the following amendment: Page 83: Information on appropriations used and to be used. Kh, khpj, vpj:t, mayor’s discretionary funds, council, council chairpersons. The municipal board unanimously approved the amendment.

The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide

• approve the budget for 2026 and the budget plan for 2026–2030;
• initiate preparations to identify structural adjustment measures to be prepared through ex ante impact assessments in order to curb operational expenditure in future budgets;
• authorises the financial administration to make the changes decided upon at the meeting and technical corrections to the draft budget before it is considered by the council.

497 Establishment of posts for 2026

Mika Mäki Kuhna and Kati Lepojärvi proposed an amendment to not establish the position of welfare director. The municipal board decided by a vote of 8–5 (1 abstention) to reject the amendment.

Elisa Laitila, supported by Anna Yltävä, proposed a change: the position of Teppo student counsellor will be filled on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2027. At the same time, the Teppo programme will be implemented throughout Tuusula using the resources of study counsellors, which will be left over as the number of students decreases. At the same time, the feasibility of implementing the Teppo programme throughout Tuusula will be investigated, using the resources of study counsellors that will be left over as the number of students decreases. The municipal board unanimously approved the amendment proposal. The municipal board unanimously approved the amendment proposal.

Elisa Laitila, supported by Karita Mäensivu, proposed the following amendment: A position for a flexible basic education teacher shall be established on 1 August 2026. The municipal board unanimously approved the amendment.

The municipal council decided

• proposes to the council that the council decide:
  • establish the position of Wellbeing Director as of 1 January 2026,
  • • relevant higher education degree
    • At least five years' experience in management, particularly in supervising front-line staff
    • experience and insight into service development and service design
    • understanding of the municipality's operating environment
    • Language requirements: good command of English and satisfactory command of Swedish
• announce the position of Welfare Director as open for application, with the aforementioned eligibility and suitability requirements, immediately after the council has decided to establish the position;
• the composition of the selection group (mayor, chair of the council, chair of the health and social services committee, Annika Lappalainen and Ari Nyman from the municipal executive, chief executive);
• proposes to the council that the council decide on the following permanent positions/extension of fixed-term positions from 1 August 2026: full-time hourly teacher (HI/YH), full-time hourly teacher (KIELET), full-time hourly teacher (MA), Teppo student counsellor, S2 teacher;
• proposes to the council that the council abolish the position of development manager in the municipal administration.

498 Setting tasks for 2026

The municipal council decided:

• establish the following employment contract positions starting on 1 January 2026: early childhood education teacher
• establish the following employment contract positions starting on 1 August 2026: broad-based special needs teacher in early childhood education
• the permanent appointment of the following contract positions/extension of fixed-term contract positions from 1 August 2026: early childhood education teacher, early childhood education social worker, early childhood education social worker (5 positions).

Mika Mäki-Kuhna, supported by Reetta Peltonen, proposed the following changes: The following positions will be eliminated: -Facilities Specialist, employment contract, 1 January 2026–31 December 2027 -Digitiser, expert (AMK), employment relationship, 1 January 2026–31 December 2027 -Green area supervisor, employment relationship, 1 January 2026–31 December 2026.

The municipal board voted 7–7, with the chair casting the deciding vote, to reject the proposed amendment concerning the establishment of a green area supervisor position.

The municipal board decided by a vote of 8–6 to reject the proposed amendment concerning the establishment of a position for a premises specialist.

The municipal council voted 9–5 to reject the proposed amendment concerning the establishment of a digitiser’s employment relationship.

Mika Mäki-Kuhna, supported by Reetta Peltonen, proposed an amendment: Driller, junior, employment relationship, 1 January 2026–31 December 2026. The municipal board decided by a vote of 7–7, with the chairperson casting the deciding vote, to approve the amendment.

Elisa Laitila, supported by Karita Mäensivu, proposed the following amendment: Establish the position of flexible basic education instructor on 1 August 2026. The municipal board unanimously approved the amendment.

Kati Lepojärvi, supported by Mika Timonen, proposed an amendment: Combine the duties of two housing advisors into one. Estimated savings: salary costs for one housing advisor – costs not mentioned in the budget. The need for additional funding will be reviewed when the final confirmation of state support is received. The municipal board decided by a vote of 9–5 to reject the amendment.

The municipal executive committee decided to propose to the council that the council decide:

• Establish the following employment contract positions starting 1 January 2026: GIS specialist, cleaning services manager, youth services (2 full-time and 2 part-time positions)
• Establish new fixed-term employment contracts starting on 1 January 2026: premises specialist, digitiser, green area supervisor
• the permanent appointment of the following contract-based positions/extension of fixed-term contract-based positions from 1 January 2026: HR Service Manager, HR Office Secretary, 2 Housing Advisors, Participation Worker, Climate Coordinator, Driller, Digitiser, Deputy Head of Daycare Centre
• establish the position of flexible basic education instructor.

499 Approval of the zoning plan for 2026–2029

The municipal board decided to propose to the council that it approve the attached zoning plan for the years 2026–2029.

Mika Mäki-Kuhna, supported by Heikki Häyhä, proposed an amendment: the Tuusula Itäväylä employment area would be moved to basket 1. The municipal board decided by a vote of 8–5 (1 abstention) to reject the amendment.

Mika Mäki-Kuhna, supported by Reetta Peltonen, proposed an amendment: the Pähkinämäentie area would be moved to basket 1. The municipal board decided by a vote of 8–6 to reject the amendment.

Mika Mäki-Kuhna, supported by Reetta Peltonen, proposed an amendment: Ruotsinkyläntie 3-kori. The municipal council decided by a vote of 9–5 to reject the amendment.

Kati Lepojärvi, supported by Anna Yltävä, proposed an amendment: To freeze the planning work for the central part of Rykmentinpuisto for the time being. This would take up a lot more of the municipal planners’ own working time and also incur additional costs for purchasing services. This takes up a lot of the municipal planners’ own working time and also incurs additional costs for purchased services. The municipal board decided by a vote of 9–5 to reject the amendment proposal.

Approval of the Puistokylä local detailed plan (plan number 3589, Rykmentinpuisto and Sula)

Kati Lepojärvi, supported by Anna Yltävä, proposed the following amendment: We propose that the Puistokylä local detailed plan (plan number 3589, Rykmentinpuisto and Sula) be returned for preparation on an urgent schedule. The aim of the preparation should be to confirm the plan so that Senate Properties can clean up the contaminated soil in the area. The aim of the preparation should be to confirm the plan so that Senate Properties can clean up the contaminated soil in the area. We propose that the plan be prepared in such a way that the residential area is reduced and the proportion of forest to be preserved is increased. Housing will be located in an already worn-out area, such as the old shooting range. Traffic in the area will be directed to the west and north, without a road connection to the Sula area. Both producer-type and detached house construction should be allowed in the area. The plan should take into account the preservation of the natural environment. Construction should not be limited to two storeys, but should allow for 1-2 storeys so that construction is possible for all age groups and without barriers. In accordance with the Mayor’s programme, “in order to balance the economy, investment needs and their phasing will be carefully assessed”. The implementation of the Puistokylä project will be included in this phasing assessment. Justification: The proposal does not take sufficient account of residents’ feedback on the importance of the local natural environment as a factor in Tuusula’s appeal and attractiveness. The Puistokylä plan area is located in an area of significant natural and recreational value, which would be jeopardised by the planned construction. The Puistokylä plan has received numerous comments from Tuusula residents at every stage of the process, most of which highlight the importance of the local natural environment as a factor in Tuusula’s attractiveness and retention. The proposed scale of construction in the area is not in line with the mayor’s programme objectives regarding sustainability and responsibility.

The municipal council decided by a vote of 8–5 (1 abstention) to reject the proposed amendment.

The municipal council decided

• to issue responses to statements and reminders concerning Puistokylä, the town plan and town plan amendment, plan number 3589, Rykmentinpuisto;
• proposes to the council that the council decide to approve Puistokylä, the local detailed plan and amendment to the local detailed plan, plan number 3589, Rykmentinpuisto.

501 Announcement of vacancy for the position of Head of Education

The municipal council decided

• announces that the position of Head of Education is open for applications with the above-mentioned eligibility and suitability requirements, starting on 4 November 2025;
• that the vacancy notice is published on the municipality's online services and the employment administration's website, as well as on other notification channels used by the municipality;
• appoint an interview panel for the recruitment of the head of teaching (director of education, director of human resources, mayor, deputy mayor for education).
• that the appointed interview panel may extend the application period if necessary;
• check and approve the minutes on this matter immediately at the meeting.

502 Issuing a statement on the Uusimaa Regional Programme for 2026–2029 and draft environmental reports

The municipal board decided to submit the statement presented in the explanatory section to the Uusimaa Regional Council regarding the Uusimaa regional programme for 2026–2029 and the draft environmental reports.

503 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, municipal management

The municipal board decided to approve the municipal management’s quarterly report for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025.

504 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025 Group companies

The municipal council decided

• take note of the quarterly report of the Group companies for 1 January–30 September 2025;
• submits the quarterly reports of the Group companies to the Supervisory Board for information.

505 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, shared services

The municipal board decided to approve the quarterly report for the joint services sector for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025.

506 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, Municipal Development Committee

The municipal board decided to approve the quarterly report on the activities of the municipal development committee for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025.

507 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, Committee for the Promotion of Wellbeing and Health

The municipal board decided to approve the quarterly report on the activities of the Welfare and Health Promotion Committee for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025.

508 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, Education and Culture Committee

The municipal council decided

• approve the quarterly report on the activities of the Education and Culture Committee for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025;
• to note that the Education and Culture Committee's proposal for additional appropriations has already been taken into account in the municipal government's budget amendment proposal to the council dated 27 October 2025, section 466.

509 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, Culture and Leisure Committee

The municipal council decided

• approve the quarterly report on the activities of the Culture and Leisure Committee for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025;
• to transfer €650,000 between the Education and Culture Committee and the Culture and Leisure Committee.

510 Growth and Economic Management Programme 2025–2034, quarterly review 1 January–30 September 2025

The municipal council decided

• take note of the quarterly review of the growth and economic management programme for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025;
• proposes to the council that the council decide to take note of the quarterly review of the growth and economic management programme for the period 1 January to 30 September 2025.

511 Final report on the Riihikallio Day Care Centre property company

The municipal board decided to take note of the audited final accounts approved by the general meeting of Kiinteistö Oy Riihikallio Day Care Centre, the transfer of assets to the municipality and the dissolution of the company.

512 Final report on the Tuusulan Lahelankankaan office building owned by Kiinteistö Oy

The municipal board decided to take note of the audited final accounts approved by the general meeting of Kiinteistö Oy Tuusulan Lahelankankaan toimitalo, the transfer of assets to the municipality and the dissolution of the company.

513 Appointment of a representative to the extraordinary general meeting of Kiinteistö Oy Koskensillantien pysäköintilaitos

The municipal council decided

• to appoint Antti-Pekka Röntysen, Administrative Director, as the representative at the extraordinary general meeting of Kiinteistö Oy Koskensillantien pysäköintilaitos to be held on 17 November 2025;
• to instruct the representative at the general meeting to decide on additional borrowing in accordance with the proposal of the company's board of directors.

514 Appointment of a representative to the joint meeting of the Central Uusimaa Water Protection Municipal Enterprise Consortium

The municipal board decided to appoint a representative to the joint meeting of the Central Uusimaa Water Protection Municipal Association on 18 November 2025 (Chief Financial Officer Kari Ora) and to issue ownership steering guidelines recommending that the board’s proposals be supported at the joint meeting.

515 Appointment of a representative to the autumn meeting of the Helsinki Region Transport Authority

The municipal board decided to appoint a representative to the Helsinki Region Transport Authority’s joint meeting on 25 November 2025 (Antti-Pekka Röntynen) and to instruct the representative to support the proposals of the Helsinki Region Transport Authority’s board at the association meeting.

516 Municipal Board decision 15 September 2025 § 417 Processing of a request for correction concerning the leasing of buildings decided to be demolished until 30 May 2026

Kati Lepojärvi, supported by Elisa Laitila, made the following amendment proposal: We propose that the municipal board decide to approve the request for correction and correct the decision made on 15 September 2025 (§ 417) as follows: The use and rental of the buildings referred to in this matter will continue for the time being under a lease agreement until concrete measures based on the legally valid town plan require the demolition of the building. The decision is based on equal and fair treatment in accordance with the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act, compared to the lease agreements in force until further notice at the Hyrylä shopping centre in 2022–2023, the agreements on the right to use the frisbee golf course, and the lease agreements for the former youth centre Mestan Mikä mikä theatre, which have been in force until the aforementioned concrete implementation measures require demolition.

The municipal council decided by a vote of 8–4 (1 abstention) to reject the proposed amendment.

The municipal board decided to reject the decision made at the municipal board meeting on 15 September 2025, § 417, concerning the leasing of buildings scheduled for demolition until 30 May 2026, as justified in the above explanation.

517 Selection of Independence Day representatives and wreath layers

The municipal council decided

• to appoint the mayor, the chair of the council and the chief executive officer as wreath layers in Etelä-Tuusula, and Kellokoski as wreath layers (Kyösti Lehtonen, Liisa Palvas) for Independence Day;
• speaker at Kirkkopuisto (Antti Heikkilä);
• the person delivering the welcoming speech at the day's celebrations (the mayor);
• the keynote speaker at the day's celebrations (Tuija Reinikainen).

518 Supervision of decisions made by officials under the authority of institutions

The municipal board decided that it would not consider the decisions made by the officials mentioned in the above section.

519 Notification matters

The municipal board decided to take note of the announcements.

520 Other matters

The municipal board took note of other possible matters.

521 Quarterly report 1 January–30 September 2025, Technical Committee

The municipal board decided to take note of the technical committee’s half-yearly report for 1 January to 30 September 2025.

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