DAVID BREWSTER • dbrewster@startribune.com Tuesday 08/17/10 Prior Lake The large west suburban park district which at one time was known as Hennepin Parks is looking to expand its empire by taking over operation of Scott County Parks -without ad

DAVID BREWSTER • dbrewster@startribune.com Tuesday 08/17/10 Prior Lake The large west suburban park district which at one time was known as Hennepin Parks is looking to expand its empire by taking over operation of Scott County Parks -without adding taxing authority in Scott County. Looking at what's in it for the Hennepin County taxpayer. IN THIS PHOTO: Steve Riley kept a close eye on 6 year old son Matt as he tried bicycling without training wheels on a bike path at the Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. Matt's 4 year old sister, Hannah, kept up. (Photo by David Brewster/Star Tribune via Getty Images)