A motion from Coun. Mark Bentz would open the multi-use turf facility to proposals. (File photo) THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay’s city council will consider opening a controversial indoor turf facility project to proposals from the private sector, after a design developed by the city proved too costly to gain majority support. Private companies and other organizations would be invited to submit their own plans to build an indoor sports complex, if a motion put forward by Coun. Mark Bentz is passed on Monday. The motion would keep Chapples Park as the “preferred location” for the facility, but allow proposals to put it elsewhere under an expression of interest (EOI) process. Proposals for short-term solutions would also be considered, while Bentz said Friday they could also include joint financing between the city and potential partners.