The Hennepin County commission was in a giving mood earlier this week.

Up to a point.

In its last meeting of the year, after approving its 2016 budget, the commission turned to a twice-a-year process of doling out grants to cities, schools and park districts for youth sports projects. The money comes out of the proceeds from the countywide sales tax imposed primarily to build Target Field.

But when it came to grants for the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, the commissioners balked. County administrators and all seven commissioners are not happy, it seems, about a dedication fee imposed by the city on behalf of the parks.