The city government returned the matter regarding the college and youth center to preparation

The Riihimäki City Board decided at its meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, to return the needs assessment for the college and youth center for re-preparation. The City Board states in its decision that the needs assessment for the college and youth center must pay attention to the entries in the stable economy program regarding the prioritization of investments. In addition, the board wants the space program options to be examined during the preparation process regarding existing and planned real estate solutions.

The government's decision is related to the project being prepared by the city, in which the services of the Riihimäki Community College, Art School, Music College, and the Monari Youth Center would be transferred to Kalevantalo (Kalevankatu 5–11). Kalevantalo is also known as the former trade school.

According to the needs assessment submitted to the City Council, the renovation of Kalevantalo for use as a school and youth services would cost 13,1 million euros. The cost estimate does not include any special excavations, costs for emergency space, or investments in furniture.

Kotikulma's Annual General Meeting refreshments

In addition, the city board denied representatives from Riihimäen Kotikulma Oy's annual general meeting. According to the board's decision, the city's general meeting representatives must act in such a way that the dismissed CEO and board of directors of Kotikulma are not granted discharge from liability for the financial period 1.1 January–31.12.2024 December XNUMX.

The cookie is related to the financial reports made by Kotikulma and the subsequent investigation requests, as well as the auditor's note.

Riihimäen Kotikulma Oy is a rental housing company wholly owned by the City of Riihimäki. Kotikulma's annual general meeting will be held on June 27, 2025. In addition to deciding on the discharge from liability, the general meeting will discuss, among other things, the auditor's report, the approval of the financial statements and the owner's guidance.

City Council Agenda for June 16, 2025.

Read the previous news (April 2025): The renovation of Kalevantalo for use as a school and youth services would cost approximately 13 million euros.

Read the previous news (December 2023): The city government returned the space solution for colleges and art school to preparation

Read the previous news (November 2023): The City Council will discuss the space solution for school services on December 4th.

Read the previous news on the Kotikulma website (April 2024): Kotikulma, a rental housing company owned by the City of Riihimäki, makes two requests for investigation